Halifax born SCOTT MACMILLAN and Doctor of Letters, from the University College of Cape Breton, enjoys continued success as conductor, composer, arranger, solo artist and producer.  

Since 1995 Scott has acted as Host Conductor and Principle Arranger of the MTT Maritime Pops Series with  Symphony Nova Scotia (SNS).  

This guitar-wielding conductor with his  informal personality and exceptional musicianship creates a homelike  atmosphere where musical magic is made. Scott is a member of the Canadian League of Composers, an Associate Member of the Canadian Music Centre and  the Guild of Canadian Film Composers.

Scott's understanding and inclusion of folk music in his orchestral compositions lead Scott deep into the celtic music traditions including composing his highly acclaimed celtic, choral classical work "The Celtic Mass for the Sea" with librettist Jennyfer Brickenden.  Performed over 30 times since its premiere in 1991, a 150 voice Canadian choir will take the "Celtic Mass for the Sea" to Carnegie Hall, in New York, on June 9, 2002.

Macmillan's latest composition and CD, "MacKinnon's Brook Suite," featuring Ian McKinnon on bagpipes and tin whistle with Symphony Nova Scotia, again draws from this deep celtic well.  It is the recent winner of the 2002 East Coast Music Award for Best Classical Recording.

Halifax Herald Arts Reporter Stephen Pederson observed of Macmillan in his October 4, 2001 article: "Even before his and Jennyfer Brickenden's historic Celtic Mass for the Sea in the late 1980's, Macmillan had been exploring ways to integrate Cape Breton traditional music with the classical symphony orchestra. In doing so he has written an important chapter in the history of Nova Scotia and Canadian music".

Macmillan continues to thrill audiences, with his highly successful "Maritime POPS" programming and orchestral arrangements. From Coast to Coast audiences and musicians alike are exposed to his compositions and arrangements from our Atlantic Canadian musical heritage. Whether  featuring artist such as Natalie MacMaster, JP Cormier, and Rita MacNeil, or in orchestra alone overtures and compositions Macmillan's music continues to broaden our understanding of our vast Canadian heritage.

Scott has guest conducted the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa, the Vancouver, Calgary and Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, the Kitchener/Waterloo Symphony Orchestras as well as the Royal Scottish National Orchestra in Edinburgh Scotland.

Scott Macmillan brings his considerable talents every time he steps up top the podium.

Guest Conductor/Composer/Arranger/Guitarist:

KITCHENER/WATERLOO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Kitchener/Waterloo, Ontario;

2001  Christmas Special; Heather Cookie and Raylene Rankin; Dec. 20-22, 2001
2000  Raylene Rankin; April 27, 28, 29, 2000
1999  Natalie MacMaster March 23, 1999
1998  Natalie MacMaster April 30 to May 2, 1998

Guest Conductor/Composer/Arranger/Guitarist

January 22-23, 2005; Orchestra London with special guest; Natalie MacMaster; 
October 5, 2002;  Orchestra London with Bernard Felix and JP Cormier
April 21, 2001; Timmins Symphony Orchestra with JP Cormier, Timmins Ontario
March 5, 2001; Calgary Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra with Raylene Rankin and JP Cormier
January 22,23,24, 1999; Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra with Rita MacNeil; Winnipeg, Manitoba
January 20 & 21, 1999; Vancouver Symphony Orchestra with Rita MacNeil; Vancouver, BC
Oct. 10, 1998; Celtic Colours International Festival with SNS & Guests; Sydney NS
July 7 & 8, 1998; National Arts Centre Orchestra with Rita MacNeil; Ottawa, Ontario
Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 1998 ECMA (East Coast Music Awards 10th Anniversary); SNS Halifax, NS
May 1-5th 1997; Irish/Canadian Kitchen Party; Limerick Ireland March 25, 1997; Scottish National Orchestra & Natalie MacMaster; Edinburgh Scotland.

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